Laura, KY (ZIP 41250) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 floods, 23 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (30 total). Of these, 6 (20%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 40% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $17K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 18, 2021.
Laura has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 5, 2002.
Laura has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 4, 1996.
Laura has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2012.
Laura has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laura was Flood on May 31, 2004, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2004), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 41250 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (30 events), hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laura, KY, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8M in property damage.
Yes, Laura (ZIP 41250) has 30 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 31, 2025.
Laura has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $90K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 41250 was Flood, which occurred on May 31, 2004. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Laura, KY area (ZIP 41250). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →